A volunteer firefighter who survived the 9/11 attacks is on a mission to break the stigma surrounding mental health and PTSD. CBS News’ Haley Ott has the story. Source
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Kindness 101: A lesson in remembrance
As part of our ongoing series, “Kindness 101,” Steve Hartman and his kids are sharing stories built around themes of kindness and character and the people who have mastered both. His latest lesson is remembrance. Source
Country singer-songwriter Charlie Robison dies at 59
Charlie Robison, the Texas musician and former judge of the competition show “Nashville Star,” died in San Antonio, a family representative said. Source
McConnell’s health episodes draw attention to obscure Capitol Hill doctor
Tucked behind an unremarkable entrance amid the marble and statues of the Capitol, doctors and nurses provide medical check-ups, consultations and emergency care to members of Congress and the justices of the Supreme Court. Source
Morocco earthquake kills thousands, leaves hundreds of thousands homeless in rural villages
Morocco is working to rescue survivors of the country’s strongest earthquake in more than a century. Soldiers and aid workers brought water and supplies to mountain villages in ruins after Friday’s deadly quake. CBS News’ Chris Livesay reports from Marrakesh. Source
Watch Live: Memorial events mark 22 years since the 9/11 terror attacks
An annual ceremony to remember those who died on September 11, 2001, is being held in lower Manhattan on Monday. Source
Murder suspect dead after multi-state manhunt, hostage situation
Officials say Maynard abducted two women at separate points in Kentucky and stole both of their cars.’ Source
School district to pay $2.25 million to sex abuse victim of teacher
The settlement brings to $8.25 million the amount paid by Redlands Unified School District to Laura Whitehurst’s victims since her 2013 arrest. Source
Memorial events planned to mark 22 years since the 9/11 terror attacks
An annual ceremony to remember those who died on September 11, 2001, is being held in lower Manhattan on Monday. Source
2 more 9/11 victims identified using advanced DNA testing
New York City’s medical examiner has now been able to link remains to 1,649 World Trade Center victims, a painstaking process that relies on leading-edge DNA sequencing techniques. Source